Autodesk Civil 3D: Procedures and Applications 2008

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For courses in Engineering Design and Computations, Introduction to Civil Engineering, and Autodesk Civil 3D.

Unique in approach, Autodesk Civil 3D offers an innovative blend of core civil engineering concepts and thorough Autodesk Civil 3D instruction. It moves beyond a how-to manual, to explain why the software produces specific results and how it can be used to solve specific civil engineering problems. Flexible in design, the book begins with an overview of the software and its interface, introduces a comprehensive design project and then covers advanced usage of each of the software’s capabilities. Ideal for both lecture and lab, the text uses screen shots, dialogue boxes, CAD images, and digital AutoCAD files to introduce the procedures and applications of Autodesk Civil 3D.

Hallmark Features

Uses a two-part chapter format—which teaches engineering theories and computational methods first and Civil 3D software applications, usage and capabilities next. 

• Emphasizes appropriate theories, formulas, algorithms and computational methods in the first half of each chapter. 
• Discusses how to use the software to solve specific civil engineering problems in the second half of each chapter.  

Focuses on why the software produces specific results first—distinguishing this text from all competitors.

• Emphasizes civil engineering concepts within the context of the Autodesk Civil 3D software.
• Helps users understand the formula behind the automation, giving them a depth of knowledge that makes them more efficient and effective on the job. 

Focuses on how to use the Civil 3D software next—to solve specific exercises, applications and case studies.

• Shows how to use the software and the specific features and commands of the program.
• Shows how to maximize the software’s capabilities to solve specific civil engineering problems.

Begins with an introductory Civil 3D design project—in Chapter 2.

• Provides a quick start because it steps the student through an entire project from beginning to end, early in the text.
• Models how to take a project from the start to the development of construction plans & profiles.

Includes digital AutoCAD files—which support procedures in the text.

• Gives users a chance to work with real data files for all of the exercises.
• Includes a completed counterpart file that shows how the exercise should appear when it is finished. 

Offers step-by-step instructions and hands-on procedures—throughout the text.

• Helps readers easily explore every aspect of the Autodesk Civil 3D program and covers advanced concepts such as geometry, terrain analysis, road design, profiling, grading, utilities, etc.  

Includes a large number of graphics, screen shots, dialog boxes and resulting CAD images—throughout each chapter.

• Helps users follow the software features, procedu
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Offers an innovative blend of core civil engineering concepts and thorough Autodesk Civil 3D instruction. It moves beyond a how-to manual, to explain why the software produces specific results and how it can be used to solve specific civil engineering problems. Flexible in design, the book begins with an overview of the software and its interface, introduces a comprehensive design project and then covers advanced usage of each of the software’s capabilities.  The book uses screen shots, dialogue boxes, CAD images, and digital AutoCAD files to introduce the procedures and applications of Autodesk Civil 3D.  KEY TOPICS: Emphasizes appropriate theories, formulas, algorithms and computational methods in the first half of each chapter. Discusses how to use the software to solve specific civil engineering problems in the second half of each chapter.  Emphasizes civil engineering concepts within the context of the Autodesk Civil 3D software.  Helps users understand the formula behind the automation, giving them a depth of knowledge that makes them more efficient and effective on the job.  Shows how to use the software and the specific features and commands of the program.  Shows how to maximize the software’s capabilities to solve specific civil engineering problems.    Civil Engineering professionals

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Introduction: CADD, the Primary Tool of Our Trade

Chapter 1   The Components and Interface of Civil 3D

Chapter 2  A Civil 3D JumpStart Project

Chapter 3  The Simple, but Time Honored Point

Chapter 4  Civil 3D, the Modern Curvilinead

Chapter 5   Advanced Digital Terrain Models

Chapter 6  Advanced Profiles and Sections

Chapter 7   Advanced Corridor Development
 

Chapter 8  Advanced Site Grading and Virtual Site Design^tm

Chapter 9  Piping for Storm Sewers and Drainage

Chapter 10  Civil 3D’s Visualization Capabilities

Chapter 11    Surveying

Appendix  A  Data Sharing in Civil 3D

Appendix B   Labeling in Civil 3D 2007

Appendix C   Software and Hardware Versions

Appendix D    Identify the Civil Engineering Industry

Appendix E   Supplement to Chapter 3: The Simple, but Time Honored Point

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